The latest update for PDFpen, PDFpenPro, and PDFpen for iPad adds folder support (1 level deep) for iCloud syncing. I manage a lot of PDFs and I really dig PDFpen’s iCloud sync. The addition of folders makes it possible for me to go from…
Continue reading →Microsoft’s Tablet Licensing Strategy
AppleInsider ran a piece explaining Microsoft’s new strategy of adding a license fee for tablets running virtualization applications to access Microsoft Windows software. I’m not sure if this is to discourage virtualized use of Windows applications from an iPad or increase revenue. (Probably both.)…
Continue reading →Searching nvALT with LaunchBar
On Twitter today, someone asked if I could search my nvALT database with a LaunchBar command. At the time I didn’t think I could. I was wrong. Thanks to a reply tweet from Simon Taennler explaining how he did it in Alfred, I was…
Continue reading →RSS Sponsor: Minigroup
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Continue reading →MPU 82: Cooking Ideas
Mac Power Users Episode 82, Cooking Ideas, just went live. While I enjoy every episode of the Mac Power Users, I’m particularly proud of this one. In it, I share my developing love of mind mapping and the ‘slow burn’ approach to developing ideas.…
Listen & read notes →MPU 81: Workflows with Brett Terpstra
Mac Power Users Episode 81, Workflows with Brett Terpstra, is live. I like that guy so much and always learn something every time we talk. Get the episode over at 5by5. Also, don’t forget to subscribe in iTunes.
Continue reading →Path Finder 6
With the recent release of Path Finder 6, I’ve rediscovered an app I used to use religiously. You can get $5 off the $40 price this week only. If you find yourself banging your forehead against the Finder’s limitations, go buy Path Finder. Also,…
Continue reading →Oracle v. Google
Oracle posted its opening statement in its infringement case against Google. I usually make a point of not commenting on legal stuff on this page but this link has me thinking two things: Oracle has some great evidence. I don’t care how much Oracle…
Continue reading →Staying Connected to Your Apple TV
This may be obvious, but it wasn’t to me. If you are using an iPad at the office connected wirelessly to an Apple TV, go into the iPad’s Settings app and turn off Auto-Lock before the meeting begins. Otherwise, your iPad will fall asleep…
Continue reading →RSS Sponsor: World War Hack Graphic Novel
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